Tower Tour, Halibut Point State Park, Cape Ann, Rockport, Sunday, August 29th
August 23, 2010
When: Sunday, August 29th 2010, from 10:00 am to 11:00 pmWhere: Halibut Point State Park, Gott Avenue, Rockport, MA
On Sunday, August 22nd, you can take a free, one-hour tour exploring the military history of Halibut Point State Park, Cape Ann, Massachusetts. The park which is another coastal gem on Massachusetts’s North Shore is an easy ride from the Newburyport area. If you haven’t been there, it is well worth exploring.
The tour includes Includes a climb to upper-levels of the park’s World War Two artillery fire control tower.
Halibut Point itself is made of sheets of 440 million year-old granite that now descend from rocky headland to the tidal pools below. As a result of the shallow soil, constant exposure to onshore winds, and a history of frequent fires, the vegetation includes few trees. Catbriar, bayberry, blueberry, arrowwood, shadbush, and an assortment of wildflowers grow among the ledges.
Each winter, many species of seabirds, including loons, grebes, ducks and an occasional puffin, feed in the rich offshore waters.
Tower Tour, Halibut Point State Park, Cape Ann, Rockport, Sunday, August 22nd
August 19, 2010
When: Sunday, August 22nd 2010, from 10:00 am to 11:00 pmWhere: Halibut Point State Park, Gott Avenue, Rockport, MA
On Sunday, August 22nd, you can take a free, one-hour tour exploring the military history of Halibut Point State Park, Cape Ann, Massachusetts. The park which is another coastal gem on Massachusetts’s North Shore is an easy ride from the Newburyport area. If you haven’t been there, it is well worth exploring.
The tour includes Includes a climb to upper-levels of the park’s World War Two artillery fire control tower.
Halibut Point itself is made of sheets of 440 million year-old granite that now descend from rocky headland to the tidal pools below. As a result of the shallow soil, constant exposure to onshore winds, and a history of frequent fires, the vegetation includes few trees. Catbriar, bayberry, blueberry, arrowwood, shadbush, and an assortment of wildflowers grow among the ledges.
Each winter, many species of seabirds, including loons, grebes, ducks and an occasional puffin, feed in the rich offshore waters.
Quarry Tour, Halibut Point State Park, Cape Ann, Rockport, Saturday, August 21st
August 19, 2010
When: Saturday, August 21st 2010, from 10:00 am to 11:00 pmWhere: Halibut Point State Park, Gott Avenue, Rockport, MA
On Saturday, August 21st, you can take a free, one-hour quarry tour at Halibut Point State Park, Cape Ann, Massachusetts. The park which is another coastal gem on Massachusetts’s North Shore is an easy ride from the Newburyport area. If you haven’t been there, it is well worth exploring.
The tour includes a film, granite-splitting demonstration, and a tour of the Babson Farm Quarry.
Halibut Point itself is made of sheets of 440 million year-old granite that now descend from rocky headland to the tidal pools below.
As a result of the shallow soil, constant exposure to onshore winds, and a history of frequent fires, the vegetation includes few trees. Catbriar, bayberry, blueberry, arrowwood, shadbush, and an assortment of wildflowers grow among the ledges.
Each winter, many species of seabirds, including loons, grebes, ducks and an occasional puffin, feed in the rich offshore waters.
Quarry Tour, Halibut Point State Park, Cape Ann, Rockport, Saturday, August 14th
August 12, 2010
When: Saturday, August 14th 2010, from 10:00 am to 11:00 pmWhere: Halibut Point State Park, Gott Avenue, Rockport, MA
On Saturday, August 14th, you can take a free, one-hour quarry tour at Halibut Point State Park, Cape Ann, Massachusetts. The park which is another coastal gem on Massachusetts’s North Shore is an easy ride from the Newburyport area. If you haven’t been there, it is well worth exploring.
The tour includes a film, granite-splitting demonstration, and a tour of the Babson Farm Quarry.
Halibut Point itself is made of sheets of 440 million year-old granite that now descend from rocky headland to the tidal pools below.
As a result of the shallow soil, constant exposure to onshore winds, and a history of frequent fires, the vegetation includes few trees. Catbriar, bayberry, blueberry, arrowwood, shadbush, and an assortment of wildflowers grow among the ledges.
Each winter, many species of seabirds, including loons, grebes, ducks and an occasional puffin, feed in the rich offshore waters.
Annual Lighthouses Of Cape Ann Cruise, Gloucester, Friday, July 30th
July 23, 2010
When: Friday, July 30th 2010, leaving at 6:00 pm and returning at 9:00 pmWhere: Cape Ann Whale Watch, 415 Main Street, Gloucester, MA
Want to see the five lighthouses of Cape Ann from the water and help support the Thacher Island Association?
On Friday, July 30th the association will be having its Annual Lighthouses of Cape Ann Cruise, leaving at 6:00 p.m. from Cape Ann Whale Watch in Gloucester aboard the Hurricane II.
Jeremy D’Entremont, lighthouse expert and author, will narrate the sunset cruise around Cape Ann to see the following five lighthouses. This is your chance to see the following lighthouses:
- Thacher Island’s Twin Lighthouses
- Annisquam Light
- Ten Pound Island Light
- Eastern Point Light.
Proceeds from the cruise benefit the Thacher Island Association, which is raising money for a new boat to bring visitors to and from the island.
Cash bar, sandwiches and snacks available or bring your own. (Note: No liquor may be brought on board)
The boat leaves promptly at 6:00 pm from the Cape Ann Whale Watch docks on Main St.in Gloucester.
and returns at 9:00 pm.
Cost: Donation is $30.00 per person.
Reservations: For reservations and more information, call 978-546-7697.
Quarry Tour, Halibut Point State Park, Cape Ann, Rockport, Saturday, July 24th
July 21, 2010
When: Saturday, July 24th 2010, from 10:00 am to 11:00 pmWhere: Halibut Point State Park, Gott Avenue, Rockport, MA
On Saturday, July 24th, you can take a free, one-hour quarry tour at Halibut Point State Park, Cape Ann, Massachusetts. The park which is another coastal gem on Massachusetts’s North Shore is an easy ride from the Newburyport area. If you haven’t been there, it is well worth exploring.
The tour includes a film, granite-splitting demonstration, and a tour of the Babson Farm Quarry.
Halibut Point itself is made of sheets of 440 million year-old granite that now descend from rocky headland to the tidal pools below.
As a result of the shallow soil, constant exposure to onshore winds, and a history of frequent fires, the vegetation includes few trees. Catbriar, bayberry, blueberry, arrowwood, shadbush, and an assortment of wildflowers grow among the ledges.
Each winter, many species of seabirds, including loons, grebes, ducks and an occasional puffin, feed in the rich offshore waters.
Exploring Tidepools, Halibut Point State Park, Rockport, Friday, July 16th
July 15, 2010
When: Monday, July 16th 2010, from 10:00 am to 11:00 amWhere: Halibut Point State Park, Gott Avenue, Rockport, MA
Halibut Point State Parkon Cape Ann, Massachusetts, is another coastal gem that can be found on Massachusetts’s North Shore and an easy ride from Newburyport. If you haven’t been there, it is well worth exploring.
On Friday, July 16th, the park interpreter will be leading/coordinating the exploration of the Halibut Point’s rocky intertidal zone and tide pools. The free one hour program starts at 10:00 am.
Halibut Point is a uniquely beautiful coastal seascape. Looking seaward on a clear day, the view stretches from Crane Beach in Ipswich to Mount Agamenticus in Maine and the Isles of Shoals off the coast of New Hampshire.
All programs at the park are free and open to the public.
Parking: The daily parking fee is $2.00 per vehicle.
For more information, please call the park at (978) 546-2997.
Quarry Tour, Halibut Point State Park, Cape Ann, Rockport, Saturday, July 10th
July 8, 2010
When: Saturday, July 10th 2010, from 10:00 am to 11:00 pmWhere: Halibut Point State Park, Gott Avenue, Rockport, MA
On Saturday, July 10th, you can take a free, one-hour quarry tour at Halibut Point State Park, Cape Ann, Massachusetts. The park which is another coastal gem on Massachusetts’s North Shore is an easy ride from the Newburyport area. If you haven’t been there, it is well worth exploring.
The tour includes a film, granite-splitting demonstration, and a tour of the Babson Farm Quarry.
Halibut Point itself is made of sheets of 440 million year-old granite that now descend from rocky headland to the tidal pools below.
As a result of the shallow soil, constant exposure to onshore winds, and a history of frequent fires, the vegetation includes few trees. Catbriar, bayberry, blueberry, arrowwood, shadbush, and an assortment of wildflowers grow among the ledges.
Each winter, many species of seabirds, including loons, grebes, ducks and an occasional puffin, feed in the rich offshore waters.
Birding in Halibut Point State Park, Rockport, Brookline Bird Club, Sunday, June 20th
June 17, 2010
When: Sunday, June 20th, 8:00 amWhere: Meet at the Halibut Point State Park’s parking lot, Rockport, MA
If you want to broaden your birding horizons outside of Newburyport and explore a beautiful state park on the North Shore, join the Brooklinline Bird Club and the Trustees of Reservations, for a two hour walk at Halibut State Park, Rockport on Cape Ann on Sunday, June 20th.
Join them for a two-hour birding walk over easy to moderate trails in search of seasonal specialties. Beginners to birding are encouraged!
Boots are advisable!
Directions:
From Route 128 (Exit 9), take Route 127 north (Eastern Avenue) toward Rockport, 3 mi. At 5-way intersection, turn left onto Railroad Avenue (remains Route 127) and follow for 2.4 mi. Turn right onto Gott Avenue. The entrance is opposite the state park’s parking lot.
Meeting Place: Meet at the Park’s parking lot. 8:00 am.
For more information, call Peter Van Demark at (978)546-2402.
Exploring Tidepools, Halibut Point State Park, Rockport, Monday, June 7th, 2:00 pm
June 6, 2010
When: Monday, June 7th, from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pmWhere: Halibut Point State Park, Gott Avenue, Rockport, MA
Halibut Point State Park on Cape Ann, Massachusetts, is another coastal gem that can be found on Massachusett’s North Shore and an easy ride from Newburyport. If you haven’t been there, it is well worth exploring.
On Monday, June 7th, the park interpreter will be leading/coordinating the exploration of the Halibut Point’s rocky intertidal zone and tide pools. The free one hour program starts at 2:00 pm.
Halibut Point is a uniquely beautiful coastal seascape. Looking seaward on a clear day, the view stretches from Crane Beach in Ipswich to Mount Agamenticus in Maine and the Isles of Shoals off the coast of New Hampshire.
